UPMI Wilderness Survival Course 2011, on the Upper Peninsula in Carney, Michigan on the 9th-11th of August, 2011 For 2011 we will be conducting our third 3 day-intensive survival course in Michigan co-sponsored by Bark River Knives, Sharpshooter Sheaths, Knife Forums, Forest and Stream and the Wilderness Learning Center.
We will present between 24-30 hours of instruction and practical exercises during this course. There will be at least 2 instructors present for the entire course and a special presentations by Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives and Reid Hyken of Sharpshooter Sheaths.
Weather permitting we will also do Celestial Navigation one evening. Every evening we’ll have group discussions around the campfire. Plus on the 4th day we’ll be available for any additional help anyone may need from 9AM until noon. Classes will begin at 10AM on Tuesday the 9th and end on Thursday the 11th at approximately 5PM.
Topics covered: Survival Psychology, Fire (primitive & modern techniques) Navigation, Water procurement, Primitive trapping, Emergency medicine, Signaling, Shelters, Cordage, Knots, Fishing techniques & Edible/Medicinal plant ID & Survival kits.
This course will be conducted on a beautiful private preserve, ideally suited for survival training.
The Cost for this program will be $345.00 / person. We are also offering a special Parent/Child (under 14) rate of $530.00 or a couples rate of $630.00. (Two adults signing up together get the couples rate). A $100.00 deposit per student will be required prior to the course.
Anyone interested should fill out an application and mail it, along with the deposit to the Wilderness Learning Center, 435 Sandy Knoll Road, Chateaugay, N.Y. 12920
Applications are available at www.weteachu.com. Make checks payable to Marty Simon with the balance to be collected at the start of the program. Students are responsible for their own meals, tents, sleeping bags and ground pad.
Water and Porta-potties will be provided. Camping will be available (for free) on the site.
Upon receiving your application and deposit, we will mail you a confirmation of course, receipt of deposit, suggested clothing & equipment list, map and directions.
Mark applications (UPMI-11)
Immediately following the course will be the 2nd three day free Camp-In Rendezvous.
